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Cougar Chronicle
The Student News Site Of Central Kitsap High School

Cougar Chronicle
The Student News Site Of Central Kitsap High School

Cougar Chronicle
Victoria Steffee

Victoria Steffee, Editor

Victoria Steffee originally started taking the Journalism class to receive CTE credit when the class still counted for it. She grew to enjoy the class and that is why she still continues to take it. When she’s not at school she likes hangout with her dogs and to do outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, when shes inside she enjoys watches many star trek movies. Something that many people don’t know about Victoria is that she enjoys making crafts and other hands on projects to sell at the local farmers markets. Victoria believes that she is a dedicated and hardworking student and this is what helps her succeed in school. Her favorite subject in school is English, along with that she also likes history classes. After she graduates she’s excited to be able to get away from CK as well as being able to relax for a little from the almost 12 years or so of being held to certain standards in school. She isn’t quite sure what college she will attend or where it will take her. After college, if it hasn’t taken her out of state yet she is going to get as far away as possible from Washington State.

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The Senior Staff

The Senior Staff

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
June 12, 2019

People know about the Cougar Chronicle. They’ve seen the posters around the school in almost every nook and cranny, showing off the shiny, fresh-faced staff and the various places that students could...

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Mental Health Awareness is vital, and people deserve to know how things can change because of it

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
June 5, 2019

Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in the US, bringing attention to the invisible struggles many people face. Hosted by Mental Health America, this year’s theme is 4Mind4Body....

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The State of Sex Education in CKSD

The State of Sex Education in CKSD

by Victoria Steffee and Aina Zabinski
June 3, 2019

Sexual Education is one of the most delicate topics to address in schools. People are concerned about what children are exposed to, so many programs only teach the minimum. This avoids hurting people’s...

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Despite wishing for better, sometimes people break trust. It's important to know who.

Despite wishing for better, sometimes people break trust. It's important to know who.

A faceless body is more appealing than certain humiliation if a picture is leaked

A faceless body is more appealing than certain humiliation if a picture is leaked

Keeping nudes under lock and key is incredibly important for privacy

Keeping nudes under lock and key is incredibly important for privacy

A nude is an incredibly private thing, but also something placed under extreme scrutiny

A nude is an incredibly private thing, but also something placed under extreme scrutiny

Pornhub, YouPorn, PaintBottle and many other websites both entertain and prey on people looking for a good time

Porn Exists, And People Watch It

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
March 29, 2019

Porn, one subject not easily defined by any law, is instantly recognizable to everyone. From the onset of puberty through the rest of a person’s life, the presence of porn is everywhere, from saucy magazines...

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Schools are legally required to give military equal access to students as other institutions, including access to generally private information.

Yankee Doodle Breach Of Privacy

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
March 13, 2019

Every school across the country who receives a specific form of federal funding is legally required to give students information to military recruiters at their request. CK is no exception, but the system...

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Heartbreak is a pervasive and depressing thing, as many would attest to

Heartbreak is a pervasive and depressing thing, as many would attest to

Wendy Kassler is an amazing teacher, and she does so much, especially for her children, like her daughter Gwen

A Teacher For All

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
January 30, 2019

English is one of the core courses of the American Education system, and the teachers are the bedrock of the entire system. Wendy Kassler is one of those teachers, dedicating 16 and a half years to CK’s...

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The central clock for CK, where the bells are set.

Ring, Ring! It’s the New Bell Schedule

by Victoria Steffee and Aina Zabinski
January 29, 2019

In the 2020-2021 school year, the Central Kitsap School District is looking to make changes to the bell schedules in order to accommodate the state's recent decision to raise the credit requirement for...

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Marijuana is the newest in a long line of legalized vices, and access to the drug and its paraphernalia is at an all time high.

Meet Mary Jane and Dan K. Buddinhash, Our New Neighbors

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
December 11, 2018

Dec. 11, 2018   In Washington state, marijuana has been legal ever since Initiative 502 passed in 2012. Its effects have been visible throughout the state, especially within the teenage population....

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Depression is a severe problem, and it can affect anyone from any walk of life.

Depression: Tips and Resources

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
November 20, 2018

Nov. 20, 2018   Depression is a serious issue teens face today. According to a 2016 study, almost 13% of American adolescents faced depression. That is over 3 million people, yet only 19% of...

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Trans Students in CK

Trans Students in CK

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
November 6, 2018

Nov. 6, 2018   While CK does not have an official number, trans students do make up a portion of the school population. They face difficulties that cis students do not, and often require resources...

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Dice are some of the most important tools for a player in D&D

Dungeons and Dragons

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
October 24, 2018

Dungeons and Dragons Club is a new club which meets Thursdays after school in room 315. There are about 30 people in the club, which makes it the largest non-academic club in the school, and it’s growing...

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Colorful posters line the hall, a sign of the approaching summer months

Summer School

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
June 6, 2018

As summer time approaches, most students start preparing for vacation, ready to escape the constraining halls of school. Others are getting ready to jump right back into it. Summer school is right around...

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Jobs are an important stepping stone in life, but getting them is a challenge in itself

Resumes Aren’t Just A Graduation Requirement

by Victoria Steffee and Fiona Hodges
May 29, 2018

At Central Kitsap High School, resumes are listed as a graduation requirement to ensure that students will be able to get a suitable career in the job that they are hoping for, or even in the ones not...

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Student's are more than a grab bag to find the right one

The Teacher Part Of Teacher’s Pet

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
May 23, 2018

Teachers pets are a common part of the education experience. They are the subject of much ridicule in media and thought of as incorrigible bootlickers who need to be knocked down a few steps. People get...

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The candidates are selected by the student body

The Recent Elections

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
April 25, 2018

People vote to ensure that their interests are represented in government. The ASB is no different. Students want to have their voices heard by the administration, and by electing their fellow students...

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The first forum of the school year

The Future of Safety

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
March 7, 2018

At Central Kitsap High School, there is a way for students to participate in school politics called student forums. Student forums may only be two years old, but they are a vital part of student life....

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Silence is the last thing on protesters minds

[Photo] Students Demand Change

March 7, 2018

The contrarians at work

Wakey Wakey

Zero Hour, Not For The Uncommitted

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
February 21, 2018

Zero hour is an optional class period students can choose for certain classes, running from 6:45 a.m. to 7:40. There are only four zero hour classes offered at Central Kitsap: Jazz Band, Jazz Choir, Weight...

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A bag is exactly what you need to carry your supplies around

The Best Bags For CK Students

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
February 21, 2018

Bags are the center of an active students life. They hold papers, pencils, pens, notebooks, binder, textbooks, everything a person needs to get A´s. The type of bag a person has is important, for...

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Signs and voices raising up for a single cause

[Photo] GSA: A Safe Space For All

by Trieste Cogar, Writer
October 2, 2017

Signs and voices raising up for a single cause

A trend that sweeps the school.

Be Uncool <3?

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
January 24, 2018

Be Uncool <3 A simple message, with simple meanings. Be uncool, be yourself, don't run with the crowd. It is a positive thing. It is also not allowed in it´s current form. Instead of going through...

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The Countdown Is In action

Holiday Homework At CK

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
December 12, 2017

Homework over winter break is something students gripe about every year. They want to spend time decompressing, not stressing! Even if they understand why they receive homework, they will have trouble...

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Our wonderful girl

The Future Is Madeline

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
November 30, 2017

Madeline Grundt. To those her know her well, she is a dork with a heart of gold. To others, she is a powerhouse of epic proportions. Grundt is a senior, she deserves a chance to see how her school career...

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A bowler moments away from a strike.

The Bowling Team Strikes Again

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
November 30, 2017

At CKHS, sports are a large part of the culture of the school. One of these sports is the Girl’s Bowling Team. There are twelves members, from all grades, and they are wonderful. Coach Melissa Clewis...

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The official website for the University of Georgia (country) is blocked

Internet Filters, A Simple Overview

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
November 30, 2017

Each day, many students in CK open up their Chromebooks and get to work on various activities. Some do projects, others do homework, and a few even watch videos that can help them understand difficult...

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The Homecoming Court of 2017

Homecoming Court Profiles

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
November 21, 2017

On October 6th and 7th, the events of Homecoming ran full swing. An assembly followed by a football game and the next night a dance were the festivities students took a part of. Although some students...

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These posters fill the hallway, but are they more than paper?

The Bathroom Question

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
November 7, 2017

October 31, 2017 Gender neutral bathrooms are a hotbed issue for many schools across the country. There is no way to decide it in a single article, which is why it is best to simply present the facts...

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It's all in our heads, so what about when our heads are broken?

Coping Through Joking

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
November 7, 2017

October 31, 2017 Mental health is a problem in our community. It is the bane of many people around the world “I would say three out of ten students talk about things that are going on relating...

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Everyone is struggling to succeed

Homework Tips and Tricks

by Victoria Steffee, Editor
October 19, 2017

October 17, 2017 Life has many pitfalls for the youth to stumble around, but there is one that always seems to trap anyone who nears it. Homework. The inevitable scourge of students everywhere. There...

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